Independence, Kan., may qualify as a small town, but it has produced some big hitters.
Located in the southeastern part of the state, Independence is the hometown of the late William Inge, whose work in 1961 earned him an Academy Award for story and screenplay in Splendor in the Grass.
Chris Thompson — another Independence standout — is authoring his own story. Title it splendor on the grass.
A journeyman golf professional, Thompson defines staying power. Maybe you have heard this storyline for 2018: A 40-something golfer who hopes to prove that he’s still got it.